突发！香港发现首例基孔肯雅热输入病例！

Core Insights - The first imported case of Chikungunya fever has been reported in Hong Kong, involving a 12-year-old boy, raising public concern about the disease and its transmission [1] Symptoms and Diagnosis - Initial symptoms often include fever, joint pain, and rash, with some patients presenting joint pain accompanied by rash as the first symptom [2][3] - Diagnosis requires three conditions: travel to an endemic area within the last 12 days, presence of symptoms such as fever, joint pain, or rash, and a positive nucleic acid test [3] Testing and Treatment - Free nucleic acid testing is available at the First People's Hospital of Foshan, with results provided within 3-4 hours [4] - Patients with positive nucleic acid tests must be isolated in a hospital, with discharge criteria for mild cases being either a negative nucleic acid test or completion of a 7-day illness period [6] Patient Management - Most current cases are mild, with symptoms often alleviating by discharge, although some may experience residual joint pain [6] - High-risk groups include infants, elderly individuals over 65, pregnant women, and those with chronic diseases or immunosuppression [6] Pediatric Care - Children under 14 are treated in a separate pediatric ward due to their unique treatment needs, as they may experience higher fevers and more complex rashes [8] Prevention and Control - There is currently no specific antiviral treatment for Chikungunya fever; management is primarily symptomatic [9] - Preventive measures focus on mosquito control, as the virus is transmitted through bites from infected Aedes mosquitoes [10]